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Page 190
... gives his master Charles . His conversation , wit , and parts , His knowledge in the noblest useful arts , Were such , dead authors could not give , But habitudes of those that live ; Who , lighting him , did greater lights receive : He ...
... gives his master Charles . His conversation , wit , and parts , His knowledge in the noblest useful arts , Were such , dead authors could not give , But habitudes of those that live ; Who , lighting him , did greater lights receive : He ...
Page 193
... give us just rules and examples of translation . When languages are formed upon different principles , it is impossible that the same modes of expression should always be elegant in both . While they run on together , the closest ...
... give us just rules and examples of translation . When languages are formed upon different principles , it is impossible that the same modes of expression should always be elegant in both . While they run on together , the closest ...
Page 237
... give it wholly where it is not first . But secondly , I dare appeal to those who have never seen them acted , if they have not found these two passions moved within them : and if the general voice will carry it , Mr Rymer's prejudice ...
... give it wholly where it is not first . But secondly , I dare appeal to those who have never seen them acted , if they have not found these two passions moved within them : and if the general voice will carry it , Mr Rymer's prejudice ...
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Authors Advertisement to the Third Edition | 13 |
Milton | 15 |
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